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Brave provides its service "as is" without warranty and limits its liability for damages like lost profits or data. Brave can also refuse service or change eligibility criteria at any time, and can terminate access for any reason, with written notice. Additionally, fees paid for the service are non-refundable upon termination. Premium subscriptions automatically renew, and refunds for premium products purchased via app stores are subject to the platform's policy, and Brave explicitly states they will not provide a refund. Desktop premium product transactions are final, with limited exceptions for technical issues. Brave can change its terms of use or service features at any time, and you are responsible for checking for these changes.
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Service provided "as is" without warranty
The service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind.
Why it matters: You accept the service with all its faults and without any guarantees regarding its performance, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
THE SERVICE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE BRAVE BROWSER AND ANY CONTENT) IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” AND IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY ANY COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF TRADE, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Why it matters: You may not be able to recover financial losses for lost profits, data, or other indirect damages, or direct damages exceeding $500 or fees paid, even if Brave's actions cause such harm.
IN NO EVENT SHALL BRAVE OR ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS OR CONTENT PROVIDERS, BE LIABLE UNDER CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICE (I) FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, DATA LOSS, COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, OR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, OR SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, (II) FOR YOUR RELIANCE ON THE SERVICE OR (III) FOR ANY DIRECT DAMAGES IN EXCESS (IN THE AGGREGATE) OF THE FEES PAID BY YOU FOR THE SERVICE OR, IF GREATER, $500.
How the company collects, uses, shares, and protects your data.
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No cited data-use findings — wording is unclear
The document refers to a separate "Browser Privacy Notice" for information regarding Brave's treatment of personal data, which is not provided in the current text.
Cancellation & Renewal
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Terms related to subscription, automatic renewals, and how you can stop using the service.
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Paid subscriptions automatically renew
Paid subscriptions automatically renew until canceled on the Account Site.
Why it matters: If your access to the service is terminated, or if you terminate your account, you will not receive a refund for any fees you have already paid.
Any fees paid hereunder are non-refundable. Upon any termination, all rights and licenses granted to you in this Agreement shall immediately terminate, but all provisions hereof which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, warranty disclaimers, indemnity and limitations of liability.
Termination of access without notice or refund due to breach
If you breach the Agreement, the license and your right to use the Brave browser will terminate immediately and without notice.
Why it matters: Your access to the Brave browser can be instantly revoked without prior warning if you violate the terms, leading to potential disruption and loss of access to the service.
If you breach this Agreement, the above license and your right to use the Brave browser will terminate immediately and without notice. Upon termination, you must destroy all copies of the Brave browser.
Brave may terminate your access to all or any part of the Service at any time if you fail to comply with these Terms of Use, which may result in the forfeiture and destruction of all information associated with your account. Further, either party may terminate the Services for any reason and at any time upon written notice.
Why it matters: Brave can terminate your access to the service for any reason with written notice, potentially leading to loss of access to your account information and service features.
Brave may terminate your access to all or any part of the Service at any time if you fail to comply with these Terms of Use, which may result in the forfeiture and destruction of all information associated with your account. Further, either party may terminate the Services for any reason and at any time upon written notice.
Fees paid to Apple or Google for premium products may not be refundable
When subscribing to Brave Premium products via Apple's App Store or Google Play Store, your payment will be subject to the platform's applicable payment policy, which may not provide for refunds, and Brave will not provide you any refund.
Why it matters: You may not be able to obtain a refund for premium product subscriptions if purchased through Apple or Google, as their payment policies govern refunds, and Brave explicitly states it will not provide refunds for these transactions.
Your subscription payment will be subject to the platform’s applicable payment policy, which may not provide for refunds. We strongly recommend you read Apple’s or Google’s terms and conditions before subscribing to one of our plans. Please note that these terms and conditions are subject to amendments by Apple or Google. Brave is not responsible for any payment error or fraud on your account with Apple or Google. Also, any fee payment will be deemed final, and we will not provide you any refund. Apple or Google may collect personal data and payment card data when you make purchases. They do not give this data to Brave.
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Terms can change without personal notice
Brave reserves the right to modify or replace any of the Terms of Use, or change, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time by posting a notice on their websites or by sending an email. It is your responsibility to check the Terms of Use periodically for changes.
Why it matters: Brave can change its terms or service features at any time, and you are responsible for checking for these changes yourself. Your continued use means you accept them, even if you weren't directly notified.
Brave reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace any of the Terms of Use, or change, suspend, or discontinue the Service (including without limitation, the availability of any feature, database, or content) at any time by posting a notice on the Brave websites or Service or by sending you an email. Brave may also impose limits on certain features and services or restrict your access to parts or all of the Service without notice or liability. It is your responsibility to check the Terms of Use periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of any changes to the Terms of Use constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Modification of Terms of Use, paragraph 1 · Citation strength: strong
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